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HelpTest Code PLA2M Phospholipase A2 Receptor, Monitoring, Enzyme-Linked Immunosorbent Assay, Serum
Specimen Required
Supplies: Sarstedt Aliquot Tube, 5 mL (T914)
Collection Container/Tube:
Preferred: Serum gel
Acceptable: Red top
Submission Container/Tube: Plastic vial
Specimen Volume: 1 mL
Collection Instructions: Centrifuge and aliquot serum into plastic vial
Useful For
Distinguishing primary from secondary membranous nephropathy
Monitoring patients with membranous nephropathy, over time, for trends in anti-phospholipase A2 receptor antibody levels
Reporting Name
PLA2R, Monitoring, ELISA, SSpecimen Type
SerumSpecimen Minimum Volume
0.5 mL
Specimen Stability Information
| Specimen Type | Temperature | Time | Special Container |
|---|---|---|---|
| Serum | Refrigerated (preferred) | 14 days | |
| Frozen | 14 days | ||
| Ambient | 8 hours |
Reject Due To
| Gross hemolysis | Reject |
| Gross lipemia | OK |
| Gross icterus | OK |
Reference Values
<14 RU/mL: Negative
14 to 19 RU/mL: Borderline
≥20 RU/mL: Positive
Day(s) Performed
Monday through Friday
Report Available
3 to 7 daysSpecimen Retention Time
7 daysPerforming Laboratory
Mayo Clinic Laboratories in Rochester
CPT Code Information
83520
LOINC Code Information
| Test ID | Test Order Name | Order LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PLA2M | PLA2R, Monitoring, ELISA, S | 73737-9 |
| Result ID | Test Result Name | Result LOINC Value |
|---|---|---|
| PLA2M | PLA2R, Monitoring, ELISA, S | 73737-9 |
Forms
If not ordering electronically, complete, print, and send a Renal Diagnostics Test Request (T830) with the specimen.